Set in feudal Japan, Toukiden Kiwami follows the story of a group of samurai known as the Taka clan. They are tasked with defeating an evil spirit called the Oni, which has come to life and threatens to destroy their village.
The gameplay revolves around co-op action and hack-and-slash combat, where players control one of the Taka clan members and take on hordes of Oni in a variety of environments. The game features a unique "Spirit Summoning" system, which allows players to call upon powerful spirits known as "Okami" to aid them in battle.